However, I probably have a bad sector in one of my vmdk files - I get I/O errors if I try to do a backup, if I try to copy the bad vmdk file, if I try to create a new migration to a new copy, etc. Worse, I learned about this when my backup failed (on my 1 backup drive, which means it also ruined my only good backup).

So I stayed up 2 days extracting critical data files, but the thought of a new install from scratch is excruciating - I have a 750G drive!

Then I found SICKBAY, and followed all the instructions to the letter.

Please help me retrieve my installation so I can put it on a clean hard drive?